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SUM

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In English law. A summary or abstract; a compendium; a collection. Several of the old law treatises are called "sums." Lord Hale applies the term to summaries of statute law. Burrill. … [Read more...] about SUM

SUMMONERS

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Petty officers who cite men to appear in any court. … [Read more...] about SUMMONERS

SUM CERTAIN

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A specific stated amount, such as an amount stated clearly in a promissory note or check. … [Read more...] about SUM CERTAIN

SUMMONITIO

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L. Latin: In old English practice. A summoning or summons; a writ by which a party was summoned to appear in court of which there were various kinds. Spelman. Summonitiones aut citationes nulla lioeant fieri intra palatium regis. 3 Inst. 141. Let no summonses or citations be served within the king's palace. … [Read more...] about SUMMONITIO

SUMAGE

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Toll for carriage on horseback. Cowell. Summa carita est facere justitiam singulis, et omni tempore quando neceesse fuerit. The greatest charity is to do justice to every one, and at any time whenever it may be necessary. 11 Coke, 70. Summa est lex quse pro religions facit. That is the highest law which favors religion. 10 Mod 117, 119; Broom, Max. 19. Summa ratio est que pro … [Read more...] about SUMAGE

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